Mostly sunny, high 81

A very nice finish to the weekend, breaking the scattered-shower weather pattern we've been stuck in over the last week. Mostly sunny skies stay with us this afternoon, with summer-like temperatures getting back into the lower-80s. Humidity levels will be low, so it will feel pleasant to get out and enjoy the long-awaited nice day.

High pressure will be in control of much of the Eastern U.S., with quite a heat wave expected across the Washington D.C. area and the mid-Atlantic. We will not get anywhere close to 90 degrees here in Western Massachusetts. Instead, we will mostly see sunny skies, low humidity, and temperatures in the low-80s through Tuesday.

By Wednesday and Thursday, the clouds, humidity, and rain showers return to the region. Early looks at Father's Day weekend are shaping up nicely.